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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.50, 3,676.32 and 1,151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.50, 3,676.32 and 1,151.64 is: 1,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.50 : 3,676.32 = 1,151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.50/3,676.32 = 1,151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.50x = 3,676.32 × 1,151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.50x = 4,233,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,797.16/2,452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.32

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